Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Controller

Job Location:

Pikesville, MD in office

Company: STEPS Behavioral Health

Company

Description:

Founded in 2008, STEPS Behavioral Health is committed to helping families and individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities achieve their goals. We specialize in using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to guide learning and behavioral interventions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Controller/Comptroller to lead our financial operations and reporting functions. This role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic finance professional with a strong background in mid-market organizations who can deliver accurate financial insights while driving process improvements and automation.

Compensation: $130-$145 annually, based on experience and qualifications, with sign on bonus, and commission incentives.

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting and finance functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic management of the organization's financial operations. This role oversees all accounting activities while providing financial leadership through budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-term financial planning. The Controller partners closely with executive leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that support operational performance, organizational growth, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in both accounting and corporate finance, with a proven ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a strategic financial advisor. This position requires a hands-on leader who can improve financial processes, implement automation, strengthen internal controls, and develop scalable financial systems for a growing organization.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at the STEPS Behavioral Health Administrative Office.

Accounting Leadership:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare detailed financial reporting by entity, department, clinic, and profit center.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard Company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Financial Management & Analysis:

• Lead the Company's budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Perform profitability analysis, variance analysis, and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and resource allocation.

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting technology.
• Develop scalable financial processes that support organizational growth.
• Ensure financial data integrity across all systems and reporting platforms.

Leadership &

Collaboration:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to accounting and finance staff.
• Partner with Human Resources, Operations, Clinical Leadership, Billing, Client Services, and Executive Leadership to support organizational initiatives.
• Present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor by translating complex financial information into practical business insights.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and financial transactions.
• Review financial reports, reconciliations, and account activity.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance.
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